Essays on Pericarditis

Abstract

Pericarditis is an inflammatory disorder of the serous pericardium. The condition can caused by prolonged drug abuse, recent heart attack, chest trauma, heart damage, severe kidney failure, alcohol abuse, and autoimmune disorders. This paper presents an analysis of pericarditis that result from prolonged drug abuse although some generalities about the condition also contribute to the search for solutions to the condition. The paper explores the clinical manifestation of the condition as chest pains and pericardial rub or noise. A caregiver can help the patient to sit in an upright posture or give analgesics to ease the pains as methods ...

Introduction

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidneys lose their function over time. It is a state of irreversible kidney damage. The adverse outcomes of chronic kidney disease result in kidney failure, cardiovascular disease and premature death. Effective treatment at the early stages of the disease reduces the chances of other complications. The two major causes of chronic kidney disease are high blood pressure and diabetes. The common symptoms of the disease are fatigue, swollen feet and ankles, dry, itchy skin, frequent urination, poor appetite and concentration .

Clinical Presentation

The classification of chronic kidney disease involves five stages. Stage 1 ...

Abstract

On the differential diagnosis of the presented medical history, several medical conditions relating to the cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, muscle and bone systems can be linked with those medical signs and symptoms. Exploring the several causes of the chest pain, all the above systems listed are likely to be a cause. However, the history of hypertension eliminates those that are related to the digestive, muscular and bony etiologies. Further reviewing the role of high cholesterol, palor and increased sweating, a conclusion of heart attack or condition is made. Further investigations might need to be conducted to make the definitive diagnosis. Once this ...